Quote by Luigi Barzini, O America, 1977
Public and private food in America has become eatable, here and there extremely good. Only the fried potatoes go unchanged, as deadly as before.
Summary
This quote by American author and activist, William Saroyan, suggests that the quality of food in both public and private settings in America has improved over time, with some food options being exceptionally good. However, it also highlights an exception – fried potatoes, which still remain unhealthy and potentially harmful despite any progress made in the culinary realm. Saroyan's quote underscores the enduring negative impact of certain unhealthy food choices that have persisted despite overall improvements in the quality of American cuisine.